| Pondicherry
is synonymous with French Heritage in
India and understandably so as it served
as the capital of the French Colonies
in India. The town was under French
administration for centuries together
and hence it is imperative that this
place has a strong French feel in its
architecture and monuments.
There are a lot of monuments here
which speaks about the strong French
presence. It includes the French built
Children’s park with a statue
of Dupleix Marquis Joseph François.
The other monuments of French Heritage
are the Mairie building which house
the Puducherry Municipality , the
Le Café which used to be the
port office, The French war memorial
in Goubert Avenue , The French consulate
building , An abandoned light house
, The Aayi Mandapam built during the
time of Napoleon three and the Romain
Rolland Library. Apart from these
there are several churches and other
monuments which are part of the French
Heritage. The Church of our Lady of
the Angels at Dumas Street and the
statue of Joan of Arc at Dumas Street.
Are other reminders of French influence.
The Streets and Roads of Pondicherry
have a marked French influence. The
Beach road which is part of the Pondicherry
heritage is a classic example of French
construction. Apart from these the various
French learning institutes set up here
are great reminders of the French Heritage
in Pondicherry. This influence makes
the place a pioneer in the field of
fashion – be it in garments or
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